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"Writing Poetry Your Way": Foundations of Poetry for All Levels
2020-03-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2020-03-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2020-02-25 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Dawes Avenue School, 22 West Dawes Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
“Writing Poetry Your Way” is a six-week poetry writing session held on Tuesdays from February 25 through March 31 at Somers Point’s Dawes Avenue School Library, 22 West Dawes Avenue from 6-7:30 p.m. Presented by Maria Leonetti, Somers Point’s former poet laureate, “Writing Poetry Your Way” is open to practicing or beginning poets. Participants have opportunities to learn various forms of poetry and to write and read their poetry at each session in an open sharing forum.
There is no charge for participating in “Writing Poetry Your Way”. This program is made possible by funds from the Atlantic County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the NJ State Council on the Arts. Dawes Avenue School Library is a handicapped accessible facility, provided through the Somers Point Public Schools and in partnership with its Community Education Recreation Office.
To register, contact Maria Leonetti at m.t.provenzano@gmail.com and provide your name and contact information. For more information, call 609-653-4991.

Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip
2020-03-05 09:00 - 16:30
Hosted by The Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point, a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show will take place on Thursday, March 5. Cost is $70 and includes bus, driver tip and entry cost. The group will be leaving from the former K-Mart parking lot, located at 250 New Road, Somers Point at 9 a.m. and will depart from Philadelphia at 3 p.m. All are welcome.
For more information, please call Betty at 609-226-4362, or Rosie at 609-214-6967.

Hidden Beauties of South Jersey and Where to Find Them
2020-03-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Somers Point Senior Center, 22 North Ambler Road, Somers Point, New Jersey, 08244
The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet on Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. in the Somers Point Senior Center located at Massachusetts Avenue and Ambler Road. William Reinert, past department head of Atlantic Country Public Works with 35 years in Mosquito Control, has experience that has given him the opportunity to learn, appreciate and speak on “Hidden Beauties of South Jersey and Where to Find Them.” All are welcome.
For more information, please call Sally at 609-927-4147 after 5 p.m.

Love the Arts in Somers Point
2020-02-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Greate Bay Country Club, 901 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
Love the Arts in Somers Point takes place on Sunday, February 23 at Greate Bay Country Club 901 Mays Landing Road in Somers Point from 2-4 p.m. The program begins promptly at 2 p.m.; doors open at 1:45 p.m.
Love the Arts in Somers Point will include visual presentation of the Arts Commission’s 2019 programs and activities; as well as introduce the Somers Point community to its 2020 programs, projects and events that will take place in the Somers Point Public Schools, the Senior/Community Center, Kennedy Park, Greate Bay Country Club, Shore Medical Center and other locations throughout the city.
A highlight of Love the Arts in Somers Point event will be the exhibit of The Arts Reach Out 2019 and the recognition of the children, their families and seniors who experienced art activities in the Somers Point Schools After-School (CASTLE) program and at the Somers Point Senior Center.
A special part of the afternoon will be the introduction of Somers Point’s newly appointed Poet Laureate, Erin Castaldi who will meet and greet attendees and present readings from her original Haiku poems. Erin will share her background and her plans for bringing poetry to the community. The public will also be introduced to the winner of the city’s 8th grade Junior Poet Competition.
Also featured will be jazz entertainment in partnership with the South Jersey Jazz Society, art activities for children, balloon sculptures by The Balloon Lady, a silent auction and a light buffet for both adults & children. The Commission will also recognize contributors to the 2019 programs as well as members of non-profit arts organizations including the Community Education Recreation Office (CER) through the Somers Point Schools, the South Jersey Jazz Society and World Above Poetry who are critical to the success of the Arts Commission’s 2020 programs.
There is no charge for the Love the Arts event; however, donations are gratefully accepted. If planning to attend, please contact Kathleen Arleth at 609-653-4991or email somersptarts@gmail.com with names and contact information.
The Greate Bay County Club is a handicapped accessible facility; please contact the Arts Commission at 609-653-4991 for any special accommodations at least two weeks prior to the event.
The Arts Live in Somers Point program is made possible by funds from the Atlantic County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Gardening Without Work!
2020-02-04 19:00 - 20:00
The Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point will meet on Tuesday, February 4 at 7 p.m. in the Somers Point Senior Center, located at Massachusetts Avenue and Ambler Road. Gregg Aprill, owner of Leaming’s Run, will present his program ‘Gardening Without Work!’.
For more information, please call Rosemary Evans at 609-214-6967, or Sally Pietrofitta at 609-927-4147.

Somers Point Historical Society Installation Luncheon
2020-02-01 12:00 - 14:00 | The Crab Trap, 1 Broadway, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
Sponsored by Shore Medical Center, the Somers Point Historical Society’s installation luncheon will take place Saturday, February 1 at noon at the Crab Trap, 1 Broadway, Somers Point. The luncheon will include a Tribute to Lou DeScioli.
For more information, please call 609-457-3034.

‘Back on Bay Avenue’ Fundraiser Event Series
2020-01-29 18:00 - 20:30 | Gateway Playhouse, Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
The Somers Point Economic Development Advisory Commission (EDAC) and ‘Tony Marts Presents’ have partnered and will host a new fundraising series titled, ‘Back on Bay Avenue’ to benefit Somers Point historical organizations and sites.
The first fundraiser will take place on Wednesday, January 29 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Gateway Playhouse Theater, 738 Bay Avenue, Somers Point. This unforgettable evening will feature wine, craft beer, and microbrew tasting, accompanied by the sounds of the Dane Anthony Band, playing all of your favorites from Elvis to Motown. The Patriots for the Somers Mansion, dedicated to the preservation and beautification of Somers Mansion, are sponsoring the concert.
Tickets are $25 and include a wine, craft beer, and microbrew tasting sponsored by Circle Liquors of Somers Point, as well as the 90-minute concert by the Dane Anthony Band. The wine, craft beer, and microbrew tasting will be from 6-7 p.m., followed by the concert.
Advance tickets are recommended. For more information and ticket sales, visit www.GatewayByTheBay.org.

South Jersey Jazz Society Presents “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with the Ed Vezinho/Jim Ward Big Band and Cathy Rocco
2019-12-16 18:30 - 21:30 | Greate Bay Country Club, 901 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
South Jersey Jazz Society will present the Ed Vezinho/Jim Ward Big Band, with special guest Cathy Rocco, paying tribute to Vince Guaraldi’s “Charlie Brown Christmas” at the Greate Bay Country Club on Monday, December 16. Ticket prices are $40 for members and $45 for non-members. Cost includes a Holiday Buffet. Buffet begins at 6:30 p.m. and the music starts at 7:30 p.m.
For more information, please call the Somers Point Community Education and Recreation (CER) Office at 609-927-2053, ext. 3101 or visit www.somerspointfun.com.

Bay Avenue Christmas Tree Lighting
2019-12-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Shore Medical Center, 100 Medical Center Way, Somers Point, NJ, 08244
The Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point will join other city organizations in decorating a Christmas Tree sponsored by the Somers Point Community First group. The tree will be located on the green fronting Shore Medical Center. The tree lighting event will take place on Thursday, December 12 from 4-5 p.m. Hot chocolate and candy canes will be available for attendees. Santa will arrive on a fire truck from the Somers Point Fire Department to greet everyone and lead the ceremonial illumination of the park and tree. The public is invited to enjoy this new community-minded holiday tradition along Bay Avenue.
For more information, please contact Sally at 609-927-4147.

Home for the Holidays
2019-12-08 14:00, 2019-12-07 19:30, 2019-12-06 19:30 | Gateway Playhouse, Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
Enjoy your favorite holiday songs and memories brought to the stage with “Home for the Holidays”. This fully staged and costumed production welcomes you and yours to a crazy holiday party with laughter, music, and even a few special surprises. Presented by the Shaken Not Stirred Players.
For more information and tickets, please visit GatewayByTheBay.org.

“Jazz on an Early December Afternoon”
2019-12-08 13:30 - 15:00 | Gregory’s Restaurant, 900 Shore Road, Somers Point, New Jersey, 08244
Put on by the Somers Point Community Education and Recreation (CER) Office, “Jazz on an Early December Afternoon” features award winning jazz pianist John Colliani at Gregory’s Restaurant and Bar, 900 Shore Road, from 1:30-3 p.m.

Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony
2019-12-08 13:00 | Somers Point Beach, Bay Avenue, Somers Point, 08244, United States
This service is presented by the local Veterans’ Associations and Cub Scout Pack 55.

Holiday Porch Performances
2019-12-07 18:00 | 30 Somers Avenue, 30 Somers Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244
Beginning at 6 p.m. at 30 Somers Avenue and following the tree lighting at Somers Mansion, a four-act spoof of “A Christmas Carol” will take place on four different porches in the Bayfront Historic District.
For more information, please call the Somers Point Community Education and Recreation (CER) Office at 609-927-2053, ext. 3101 or visit www.somerspointfun.com.

Somers Mansion Tree Lighting
2019-12-07 17:00 | Somers Mansion, 1000 Shore Road, Somers Point, New Jersey, 08244
A tree lighting ceremony with traditional ornaments created by local students will take place at Somers Mansion on Saturday, December 7 at 5 p.m., put on by the Somers Point Community Education and Recreation (CER) Office. Attendees will enjoy festive music from the Victorian “Village Carolers”and refreshments.
For more information, please call the CER Office at 609-927-2053, ext. 3101 or visit www.somerspointfun.com.

Somers Point Community Education & Recreation (CER) Free Children’s Tree Trimming Afternoon
2019-12-07 12:00 - 14:00
The CER will host a free Children’s Tree Trimming Afternoon from 12-2 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center, 22 North Ambler Road. Kids will learn about the way trees were decorated in Early America, using traditional materials such as fruits, “candlesticks” and fabric. The decorations they create will be hung on the Somers Mansion tree in preparation for the Somers Mansion Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 7.
For more information, please call the CER Office at 609-927-2053, ext. 3101 or visit www.somerspointfun.com.

Painting for Patcong Creek Holiday Crab Shell Painting and Film Night
2019-12-06 18:30
The Patcong Creek Foundation (PCF) will host its annual Painting for Patcong Creek holiday crab shell painting fundraiser, along with a private showing of the documentary “On The Line: The Story of America’s Largest Crabbing Tournament”, on Friday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Seashore Science Center in Somers Point, 599 Marks Road. The shells are cleaned and primed in advance, and each guest receives three shells to make their unique holiday creations. Children can join in on the fun by painting clam shells, making this a fun evening for the whole family. Tickets for the shell painting are $20 for adults, $10 for children. Seating is limited.
For more information and to become a member of the Patcong Creek Foundation, visit AssaultOnPatcongCreek.com/product/patcong-creek-foundation-membership.

Somers Point Holiday Parade & Float Competition
2019-12-06 18:30 | Dawes Avenue, Somers Point, 08244
On Friday, December 6 the Somers Point Community Education and Recreation (CER) Office will kick things off for the holidays in Somers Point with a grand parade beginning at Dawes Avenue and continuing down Shore Road, ending at City Hall, Santa Claus will be waiting inside City Hall to visit with children. A float competition, music and a variety of other entrants will make this parade wonderful way to kick off the season. This event is free and open to the public.
For more information or to participate in the parade or float contest, please call the CER Office at 609-927-2053, ext. 3101 or visit www.somerspointfun.com.

Santa is Coming to Town
2019-12-06 18:30 | NJ, United States
The Somers Point Fire Co. #2 is now taking reservations for appointments to bring Santa to your house. First appointment is Monday, December 9.
To make an appointment, email firesanta123@aol.com, and provide your phone number, email, and date preference.

An Evening with Anj Granieri
2019-11-16 20:00 | Gateway Playhouse, Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
For one night only, award winning singer/songwriter and pianist Anj Granieri comes “home” to the Gateway Playhouse to combine her music, spoken word poetry, story-telling and humor into a one-woman-show that invites the audience into the heart of her life, and the heart-wrenching, comedic, beautiful journey of the creative process. “An Evening with Anj” will be an intimate evening that promises to stir your heart and leave you inspired. Granieri was the youngest composer to sign a contract with the Oprah Winfrey Show, has opened for Grammy Award Winning artist John Legend, and her music has shared album space with Amy Winehouse. Her music has been featured on the CW network, and she was the winner of the VH1 Song of the Year contest and The Great American Songwriting contest.

For more information on Anj please visit http://www.WhoIsAnj.com.

For tickets, visit www.GatewayByTheBay.org.

The Green Thumb Garden Club Monthly Meeting
2019-11-12 19:00
The Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point will host NJ Audubon Society member Adehl Schwaderer on Tuesday, November 12 at 7 p.m. in the Senior Center at 22 Ambler Road in Somers Point. Adehl will present a program on the “Raptor Migration at Cape May.” All are welcome.

For more information, call Sally Pietrofitta at 609-927-4147 after 5 p.m.

“Perspectives of African Pianism” Presented by the Somers Point Arts Commission
2019-11-12 19:00 | Gateway Playhouse, Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
The Somers Point Arts Commission presents a lecture and concert titled Perspectives on African Pianism: The Piano Music of Nigerian & Ghanaian Composers for Piano, given by pianist and poet Echezonachukwu Nduka on Tuesday, November 12 at Gateway Playhouse, Bay Avenue in Somers Point.

The program, beginning at 7 p.m., will offer the audience a rare opportunity to learn about the little known classical music of Africa with a visual accompaniment. A brief intermission will be followed by Mr. Nduka’s performance and an opportunity for post-concert dialogue. Gateway Playhouse is a handicapped accessible venue; for additional special requirements call 609-653-4991 two weeks prior to the event. Students are especially invited to attend this event. There is no charge for this event; however, suggested $20 and $10 for student donation to the Commission is much appreciated.

Mr. Nduka holds academic degrees in music from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and Kingston University London, UK. A widely featured pianist and author, he specializes in piano music by Nigerian composers and composers of African origin. His recordings have aired on BBC, Radio Nacional Clasica de Argentina, Classical Journey Ep. 134, among others. Mr. Nduka is currently Organist & Director of Music at Anglican Church of Transformation, Mays Landing. He is the author of Chrysanthemums for Wide-eyed Ghosts, a collection of poems.

This event is made possible by funds from the Atlantic County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and supported by the City of Somers Point. Additional contributors include OceanFirst Bank, AtlantiCare Healing Arts Program, Somers Point Business Association, Sturdy Savings Bank, Republic Bank and the Somers Point Foundation for Education.

For further information or questions, call 609-653-4991, email somersptarts@gmail.com or visit www.somersptarts.weebly.com.

“On The Line: The Story of America’s Largest Crabbing Tournament” Documentary Premier
2019-11-09 18:30 | Gateway Playhouse, Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
Be there for the red-carpet premiere of “On The Line: The Story of America’s Largest Crabbing Tournament” – a documentary on the Assault on Patcong Creek Crabbing Tournament, which takes place in the waters surrounding Somers Point annually in June – on Saturday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gateway Playhouse, 738 Bay Avenue. Ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres, premiere screening of the documentary with an introduction by director Leanna Mullen, and a post-screening panel discussion featuring Mullen, tournament veterans Jodi Hillman, Tom Dati, Bill “Willie Crab” Wilson, and tournament founder Ron Meischker, as well as a few surprise guests. Wine and beer will be available at the cash bar.

Ticket prices are only $15 per person through Sunday, October 13, and will be to $20 thereafter. Proceeds benefit the Patcong Creek Foundation’s educational and environmental initiatives.

For more information, visit www.Facebook.com/events.

Trail of Two Cities
2019-11-02 07:00 | Ocean City Transportation Center, 945 Haven Ave, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
The 24th Annual Run/Walk over the scenic Somers Point-Ocean City Bridge is for a good cause! All proceeds benefit the Somers Point Foundation for Education, and Children’s Programming in Ocean City. The first 400 registrants receive a commemorative long-sleeved t-shirt. Medals will be given in a variety of age groups. The event begins at the Ocean City Transportation Center and ends in Kennedy Park in Somers Point. This is a rain or shine event. To register online, visit www.lmsports.com.

10th Annual Somers Point Restaurant Week
2019-11-01 - 2019-11-10
During Restaurant Week in Somers Point, diners can enjoy a three-course dinner menu for only $27.19 and/or a two-course lunch menu for only $12.19 at 16 participating restaurants. (Note: Greate Bay Country Club is open to public during Restaurant Week.)

NEW! “Eat, Dine and Be Social” contest – While enjoying Restaurant Week for lunch and/or dinner at participating Somers Point Restaurant Week restaurants and Passion Vines, LIKE Somers Point Restaurant Week on Facebook and POST your dining pictures to our Facebook page for a CHANCE TO WIN a $250 Gift Basket. Be sure to include the hashtag #SPRW19 so your post can be found. Participants can enter unlimited times, but must post from different locations for each entry. One winner will be chosen on Friday, November 15.

NEW! Jazzing Up Restaurant Week – Somers Point Restaurant Week is partnering with The South Jersey Jazz Society to combine culinary specialties at each location with the Art of Jazz for a unique dining experience. You can follow your favorite Jazz soloists each night as you dine your way through Somers Point. See the Jazz performance schedule for where and when performances are scheduled to take place at www.somersptrestaurantwk.com.

NEW! The Somers Point Restaurant Association will be proudly supporting the Salvation Army of Atlantic City in efforts to expand Thanksgiving dinner services and provide daily meals to those in need this winter.

NEW! Town Tastes – Passion Vines in the Somers Point Shopping Center will host a Town Tasting event on Saturday, November 9 from 2-4 p.m. with wine pairings and Restaurant Week appetizers. Seasonal wines will be available for purchase at their store throughout Restaurant Week to bring along to BYOB locations. Reservations are required for the event by calling 609-601-8463.

Presenting Sponsor includes Sysco Food Services, along with supporting sponsors B.F. Mazzeo’s Fruit and Produce, D & D Foods, ERCO, Penn Jersey Paper Products, Northern Liberties Food Processors, Republic Bank, South Jersey Industries, Westside Meats, the Somers Point Economic Development Commission, The Somers Point Business Association and The South Jersey Jazz Society.

Restaurants included in this year’s event: Anchorage Tavern, Buona Vita, Clancy’s by the Bay, Charlie’s, The Grilled Cheese & Crab Cake Co., Crab Trap, Doc’s Place, El Tipico Mexican Taqueria, Fitzpatrick’s Deli & Steakhouse, Gregory’s, Italian Street Restaurant & Pizza, Josie Kelly’s Public House, Marsini’s Kitchen, the OG Original Greek, Sal’s Coal Fired Pizza, and The Windjammer.

For a printable version of participating restaurants, addresses, menus, jazz schedule, and reservations – including details on the “Dine Basket” contest – please call 609-653-8155 x300 or visit www.somersptrestaurantwk.com.

Free Self-Defense Classes
2019-10-30 17:30, 2019-10-28 17:30 | Shore Medical Center’s DiOrio Hall, 100 Medical Center Way, Somers Point, NJ, 08244
Somers Point-Community First, a local volunteer organization, is offering a series of free self-defense classes for women at Shore Medical Center’s DiOrio Hall in Somers Point. Thomas Lacovara, a Somers Point resident and founding member of Somers Point-Community First, will serve as the class instructor. Lacovara, who’s earned a Ninja Blackbelt, will teach overall safety and preventable precautionary education as well as maneuvers helpful in insecure circumstances.

Due to limited space, those interested much register in advance by emailing fkaplan@shoremedicalcenter.org.
